Fourplay, Chaka Khan, Nathan East - Between The Sheets (MV)

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Fourplay's official music video of Between the Sheets from 1993. The popular single, written by the Isley Brothers, from their second album, of the same name, features Fourplay members Bob James (piano), Lee Ritenour (guitar), Nathan East (lead vocals and bass) and Harvey Mason (drums) with guests, soul singer Chaka Khan on lead vocals, backed-up by Philip Bailey and Phil Perry. Sultry and smooth, oozing with class!!
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[@llewywp]

Can we just appreciate the soulful class of Chaka Khan and give her her flowers while she’s still alive! Queen 👸🏾

[@Sirintegrahellsing]

I’m here in 2024 listening to this masterpiece.

[@thembisilemlisa9029]

Always 2024❤

[@wonderwondertwins]

Philip Bailey, Phil Perry, Chaka Khan, Bob James, Lee Ritenour and Nathan East?! This is an all-star ensemble.

[@XMAN4708]

Absolutely Giants in the Music Game!!! 🧨🔥⚡🎼🎵🎶🎙

[@browsepals4123]

You forgot Harvey Mason, the best drummer in the industry.

[@djdoctord]

browse pals already voice my sentiments. Don't forget Harvey//////////////111

[@soportetecnico2024]

And Harvey Mason on drums..!!

[@javiercastro9381]

Todos , pura superestrellas de jazz y el rtm&blues

[@RXmusic4YOU]

Parents!!! Please give your child an instrument, or any child. If they want to sing, encourage them to sing. What you just heard is the reason why. ✌🏾and 🎶 Your Elder has spoken.

[@user-fr4kg8ub6p]

I'm in the hospital fighting for my life and in pain and this song soothed me.❤️

[@reallife0728]

THE lNCOMPARABLE VOCALS OF CHAKA KHAN!!!!🤎🤎🤎

[@TimontheRoller]

This is a masterpiece, every musician in this video is a flawless jewel.

[@billyboy9141]

Real musicians, real talent, no special effects, no smoke and mirrors, just true music knowhow that can't be matched by most of today's manufactured bands that rely more on looks than talent. People will still be listening to this in awe 20 years from now if we are still here 😊

[@davidfarmer3499]

you summed it up so well!!!!

[@duncan3998]

since 1993

[@natesha1449]

This version is so sensually smooth.

[@josephmiller1576]

Priceless. . Smooth as silk

[@belayachisalah7531]

🙋‍♂️🇪🇦.........🍷🇪🇦🏖

[@virgiliojesus2422]

Really, that´s so!!

[@user-uk7sl7ht7u]

素敵過ぎて泣けて来た🎶🎶🎶😍

[@louenkleinsmidt]

This has got to be the most delicious version of the Isley Brothers classic....ever...

[@musicartlover963]

Totally agree sensual sexy just the best

[@tyjones4860]

I concur 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@crowfoot7355]

Oh yeeeaaaaa

[@timcoker1428]

Yep,this song got me in trouble a few times.....damn good trouble😁😁😁

[@rogerfisher6218]

@@tyjones4860 great song

[@user-qu3tg1cr4l]

Only professionals can produce this masterpiece

[@susannuestro2310]

I agree..

[@andaruganendrawardhana2106]

True...

[@user-ri3mg6pf4x]

true story.....amazing track!

[@Homoclite]

*Correction* “Only professionals can *PERFORM* this piece!”

[@nickymoroboshi]

totally agree. Very High level professionals....

[@cynthiaharris7360]

Oh my good job Guys !! I'm 65 that's the kind of music I love to hear ;

[@flboy85]

Just Philip Bailey casually singing background vocals. That's a major 🔑

[@tyjones4860]

Yes so huge Philip Bailey singing Background but I think that's would makes it over the top good.

[@junior2404]

Don't you dare leave out Phil Perry...

[@davidwolfe4240]

@@junior2404 Or leave my guitarist-Lee Ritenour out either!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@coronaweeks4577]

All this time never knew Phillip Bailey was on backing vocals

[@gregorymalone71]

This way better then islets this makes me want to float

[@faisalhidayat2178]

This song age like wine,it keeps getting better .

[@jjOnes10mine]

Fourplay, Queen Chaka, Nathan East, & Phillip Bailey. You can't leave him out of this.

[@mlh4711]

Philip Bailey AND Chaka Khan!!! Covering an Isley Brothers tune!!! OMG.

[@AH-qx9dx]

The original done by the Isley Brothers was damn perfect...but this remake has a sweet edge on the original, this is amazing!

[@TamaraGarrettAlpha]

Exactly. The Isley's did it

[@clutchmaster2012]

Absolutely agree.

[@rosalindwilliams196]

The queen of funk Chicago's own The one and only Chaka Khan. Now Beyonce did fairly well singing with the great Ronald Isley.

[@delivereddivanewlife8084]

💯 agrees

[@andrewsteele7663]

Raise your hand if you're listening to this in 2021, it certainly is at my house, Chaka is amazing, and Nathan has a brilliant voice, what we need right now, this world is crazy, cheers

[@ludmilacornegrudteva6727]

Hello. They are Brilliant, all of them !!!!!!

[@callysun]

It s exactly what we need. And we need to mingle slightly tipsy listening to this kind of soothing music at real concerts with real people.

[@dennylibertario2246]

Oh, we're looking back and listening to this now in 2021 but things were so much better back when this was "real time". How many of us were listening to Ms. Khan when she anchored or fronted Ask Rufus or had songs composed for her by Prince? Some of us go back to the 70's and 80's with her at least, and certainly with Bob James....who composed TV's Angela theme song. We watched Larry back in the 80's at the Record Plant in LA. Oh, yeah, we're still listening and watching at this late date, thanks to the good Lord above.

[@dennylibertario2246]

Watched/listened to Lee, not Larry. I'm confusing my Fourplay guitarists, sorry.

[@gerrykosen5435]

Amen Brother!!!!

[@x-man4350]

Out-of-sight🔶 Dynamite/Feeling right🔶 Platform shoes🔶 Afro sheen/Afro pick 🔶 Gold medallion, breath mints 🔶

[@jpallen719]

Chaka had so much power and range, but so smooth effortless voice….

[@vicentealbaespinosa761]

Since Fourplay started, it's been magical all the way with Lee on guitar. I hope and wish the original Four will be together again. ❤

[@udohnsikak6352]

This is how real music should sound like.

[@jhongb1244]

Yes, i agree 100%

[@AhmedMohamed-pe6fo]

Nowadays the word ( music) won’t fit ,, unfortunately

[@completecharleston7142]

Wow - have had this album since the 90's and didn't realize that Chaka and Phillip were singing on here, best 'romantic' music ever!

[@corylackland8377]

Me neither. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIaWnnWJl82Aldk

[@PurpleImpactStrategies]

N Perry

[@justacup8676]

Chaka Khan AND Bob James? Now I can die happy.

[@noahpartic7586]

I just found this Monday 6-13-22. The Original by The Isley Brothers is worth it & this rendition is too. What can Chaka Khan NOT do?

[@Maryann720]

We need more music like this 🙌🏽

[@sylwesterdaszynski2431]

I need love ❤

[@sylwesterdaszynski2431]

This Vibe

[@Maryann720]

@@sylwesterdaszynski2431 u r loved! 🙏🏼

[@derp8575]

She only has sex with porn stars. Women bang the top 20% of men while acting like "good girls" lol.@@sylwesterdaszynski2431

[@minakoizumoto]

なんてステキな演奏なんでしょう、夢のように美しい。。

[@cbaker851]

Bob James's precise harmonic textures meet Nathan East's sheer brilliance.

[@meghanelaraby277]

Chaka !! The golden voice!! I think even if she sings a lullaby it will be so heavenly !!

[@LaCheleWallace]

Oh, this is a dream... My goodness. This is great.

[@lubzeN]

LaChele True !

[@fionaa6209]

BETWEEN THE SHEETS.... CHAKA KHAN....... MORE THAN JUST A LOVE SONG!!!! 💞💕💞💋💋💋😘😘

[@primejudicator7817]

"I like the way you receive me/ I like the way you relieve me." I don't know which corner of Heaven features this group, but that's where I want to spend Eternity.

[@sharonstroud8279]

This version is EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!! Chaka and Phillip Bailey, are a marvelous touch!!

[@mrsporby]

Smoove, exquisite, and pure musical perfection. Don't hardly get no better than this........ All Star roster of Bad Mammie Jammies.....1993. Bob James - piano, keyboards Lee Ritenour - guitar Nathan East - bass guitar Harvey Mason - drums Chaka Khan - vocals Phillip Bailey - vocals Phil Perry - vocals Dee Fredrix - vocals on "Chant"[1]

[@bbj9741]

Don't forget Nathan East as "Lead" male vocalist! What a superb matchup between Nathan and Chaka.

[@serhiistreltsov4423]

О- вокал! О- инструменталистика! Волшебство звуков и гармоний! Фантастический звукоряд! Наслаждаемся вместе..

[@digitized_music]

Так, це витвір музичного мистецтва (без перебільшення)! Nathan East, Bob James, Lee Ritenour - музиканти з великої літери! Chaka як завжди неперевершена

[@johnramos8819]

Peace!

[@brettbulseco2841]

Such an incredible group of performers. You have two backup singers on this that anyone would want singing lead. AMAZING!!!

[@AminAlgy]

Raise your hand if you’re still listing to this song in 2020👏👏🤩

[@antoniorizzuti9762]

👋🏻

[@felixocasio2798]

Yeah buddy.♓🇵🇷🙂👍

[@karismasenja633]

yeah.. since junior high school

[@maddywalton2437]

🙋‍♀️

[@Bibi-fo9fp]

🙋‍♀️

[@karlstrand8320]

Still one of the greatest compositions in my mind. I love this tune.

[@bh6722]

Phillip Bailey and Phil Perry as back up singers, wow!!! All are incredible together. Great rendition of an Isley Brothers song.

[@daffidavit]

I haven't heard this in years. It's still awesome.

[@armengasparyan3660]

That's What I Call Music !!!

[@bashirmuhammad8181]

This video is so beautiful with Chaka leading the pack of other Mega Stars!

[@bashirmuhammad8181]

Well,we need soothing music like this to help through these trying times.I love you all.I wish well and safety.The lines of differences are slowly being erased.Either we live together and appreciate the beauty of our creation or we perish.Peace.

[@swhit1969]

The best cover of "Between the Sheets".

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

Shelton Whitney Indeed...No doubt...the original is a classic...but honestly this version is even better because it fits better with the lyrics...

[@geninfo7107]

I agree with you Shelton Whitney. I venture to say that this version has merits that sets it apart from the one the Isley Brothers recorded. Here are some of the reasons: Chaka Khan vocals are extremely in good taste and respectful of the contours of the melody, the background voices are placed in thirds fifths, and unison very strategically and in very good taste, and the musical arrangement it's a lot smoother. (This is only my opinion) Written By Carlos Araujo.

[@d.dedrick7991]

THANKS for pointing out that THIS actually IS a cover, unlike the description, which doesn't mention ANY Isley brother, at all. Chaka Kahn IS the best, however, as in MOST cases, IMO, rarely does anyone else's version beat the original singer-song-writer's version, whom, in this case, are the equally legendary Isley Brothers. For me, anyway, their amazing, ORIGINAL version is STILL the TOPS, daddy-o... 🎩🎶🎵🏆🌟🎤🌚⚡️🔥🎸🎼

[@rrydinhigh2452]

i totally agree. Sorry I.B's. So sorry. Fourplay & Chaka kilt this, amazingly! But I still LOVE the I. Bros., and I am a loyal Isley fanboy.

[@Yrr666]

As a fan of Chaka and Fourplay anyway I must say that this is indeed the best cover ever of the Isley Brother's original classical hit. Feel that the original is more a male take on intermingling of the sexes while the cover is more a female perspective. But, moved by both.

[@jjOnes10mine]

Queen Chaka does not disappoint. " Baby baby..."

[@jeffreyleventry7622]

A truly wonderful version of an extraordinary song! Chaka has always been one of my favorites singers with a sultry voice to go along with her exceptional beauty!

[@mlh4711]

she was an incredible singer and sang with some of THE best too. And ur so right, she was stunningly pretty.

[@irmacollins2408]

This is the era when music was romantic, sensual and classy

[@masahassy3754]

痺れる音楽とは、こんな曲を言う。 アメイジング！

[@user-qc7rc5xc9o]

БОЖЕСТВЕННО!!!👌❤👍❤👍💋👏🌹👏Как же романтичен этот лёгкий джаз!

[@sarmat83]

Я думал, что это больше соул!? Но красиво в любом случае. Сам обалдел услышав ее спустя четверть века. Сейчас под впечатлением листаю и лайкаю все русскоязычные комментарии.

[@okolekahuna3862]

What an incredible voice Chaka had/has.

[@sallysson]

Fourplay is like bacon, makes everything sinfully better. 👍

[@sifisoivorkoza1742]

Originally done by the Isley Brothers, but Fourplay and Chaka Khan have nailed it, making it how it's supposed to sound. ❤

[@eduardoijares2237]

Four play are: Bob James - keyboards Nathan East - bass, vocals Lee Ritenour - guitars Harvey Mason - drums Then few albums later, Lee left the group.

[@jmfd15]

I first heard this while listening to Radio Red’s 88.1 FM “jazz en red” back in 1999. Those were the days of beautiful music on commercial radio in Mexico City

[@CVerse]

These guys are masters of their craft. It took me a long time to find them

[@liopleurodoon]

As always, all these four instruments are clear

[@gthtinvestors7203]

What voices and how they blend beautifully. Chaka is excellent x!

[@kokona2505]

Spend the night listening to this wonderful song! the best piece of music

[@szwedzkiPL]

This IS smooth jazz. Otherworldly smooth.

[@waltercardoso9624]

Nathan East & Chaka vocals....masters, Lee & Bob superb.....

[@markmunoz4101]

The great Lee Ritenour.

[@Noway673]

This has a lot of soul.My first time seeing this video and it's very nice.Love the vocals and the harmony.

[@blackcobra100]

OMG....I love Chaka soooooo much,the woman of my dreams since I was a teenager in the 70s..

[@wandimkhize9485]

Yes its Phillip Bailey and Phil Perry

[@etherealdreams7936]

Vocal Royalty x 2...

[@derrickrobinson7603]

I thought so

[@aacourtland]

Wandi Mkhize the live version is good too. Phil and Phillip battling each other.

[@YaoEspirito]

Wow! Can you imagine THAT team backing you up with vocals?

[@therealfoxyone]

Well Got Dammit..this is so smooth and sexy..Who is still feeling this in 2019..Summer Breeze..

[@melodiaprimorosa9008]

Yesss! :)

[@carsos00]

me

[@therealfoxyone]

@@carsos00 Well I still here for this breeze..so let's feel it together...smoochies

[@carsos00]

@@therealfoxyone Oh yes a smoochy if ever there was one... The original fourplay line up, Chaka just oozing out those vocals, not forgetting Nathan (he's as good at singing as playing the bass), 2 phils on backing, this could never fail, absolute class.

[@therealfoxyone]

@@carsos00 yes absolutely just class...hair blowing in the wind

[@izarnet374]

Una verdadera obra de arte musical. Interpretación, voces... talento en estado puro. Magistral. Los jóvenes de hoy día, aspirantes a cantantes, deben aprender de maestros como éstos.

[@williamsormeno2973]

Simple, extraordinaria interpretación por cantantes de alta estirpe, melodías edición limitada y dolo para verdaderos conocedores de la auténtica, fina y elegante música...

[@judyhaupt2098]

❤Spectacular... feeling every note..all the missings my beloved J...yours always Lady J ❤

[@joseluisjimenez1069]

Esta musica, estos interpretes y estos musicos de a deveras es lo q necesitamos escuchar en estos tiempos, felicidades. Un saludo desde el estado. de mexico

[@petewilkerson1269]

All respect to the isley's. This is incredibly well arranged.

[@lle2829]

Wow. This track is sooo fine. Like Chaka.

[@ronfernstrom8659]

My definition of a soulful love song sound for sure! Beautiful composition and execution by the team.

[@user-qc7rc5xc9o]

Божественно!!!☝️ Нет слов,чтобы описать мой восторг. 👍Спасибо. 👏👏👏👏👏💐🌹🌹🌷🌷🌺🌺❤❤💋💋

[@cstoff6066]

Chaka! I'm lost for words . . . . . .

[@alfredw1214]

The most romantic and sweet music I have heard for a long time.

[@reallife0728]

THE MUSIC THAT BROUGHT ALL OF THESE AMAZING SOULS & SPIRITS TOGETHER!!!!!🤎🤎🤎 ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!!!!!🤎🤎🤎🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤

[@landocalrisian2014]

I adore this song today as I did when it first got airplay. Simply timeless.

[@stevenhall6961]

No matter who plays this song new or old in 2019 or 20 this is one of the best songs ever song

[@hiroyukihara7775]

この曲最高にいいよね。

[@sammyiyi7136]

28th March 2021; 12:34am; Lagos, Nigeria. Exceptionally beautiful music! Its a sad thing that generation Z was denied many beautiful and authentic things!

[@michaelcavazuti3270]

Harvey amazing as always doesn't get mentioned enough! One of the very best!!

[@billdarnell9207]

4play & Chaka unbelievable! She is it!

[@poipu96756]

So many brilliant people playing together. A Masterpiece and this vid is perfect. Thanks for posting

[@teaman9868]

Nathan East is a two for-er: too much dam talent in one person...a stellar bass player and a subperb singer.

[@theresawebb1968]

Chaka did her thang I love this version it is so beautiful.

[@thedcbroker7264]

Wow smooth jazz Chaka with amazing singers and players......wow

[@ludmilacornegrudteva6727]

Hello everyone!!! YES, I am in2021. It is so suited, tender, pretty!!!! This song is endless.... in a good way.👌 Thank you!!!!!!💖✌

[@tm.4206]

Set my 2020 quarantine on fire and put on that romantic feeling I’d forgotten.

[@mikeinla6922]

Stay cool and stay safe.

[@supercooled]

Such a sultry voice. Chaka and Sade are above the rest.

[@TimLIFE91]

Period!

[@user-lq8wr8ku9q]

Высшая степень музыкального искусства ! Слушал бы вечно!

[@Haymassao]

Good and long Life for you! Love you Chaka!

[@l.angellove15]

NOW, THIS IS A GREAT QUALITY OF MUSIC, SONG AND MASTERPIECE PROVIDED WITH WARM INTIMACY AND BODY HEAT, AS IT REMAINS TO STAND FIRM AND STRONG EVEN TODAY 12-1-2019 A WONDERFUL CLASSIC HIT SONG ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY THE FABULOUS AND VERY TALENTED "ISLEY BROTHERS"

[@SueBischoff2024]

LUV it since years

[@Deb.-on9ep]

They got my main man Phil on background and Phillip. Love this jam!

[@edoubledouglas5640]

I can sleep\dream with a smile on my face listening to this romantic track.... Still banging for 2019.

[@takeruredranger4408]

Que demonios estuve haciendo toda mi vida que no conocía esta maravillosa banda.Nathan aparte de un maestro del bajo es un gran cantante y Chaka sublime como siempre. YA MISMO ME VOY A ESCUCHAR TODA SU DISCOGRAFÍA.

[@clairessadaniel1467]

It’s 2024 and it’s on my “PLAYLIST “!! I STILL listen!! I LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ “SMOOTH JAZZ” and CHAKA!! CHAKA KHAN does it for me!! By far she’s ONE of my FAV female vocalist!! I just LOVE her BODY of WORK!!

[@alexonthepiano]

Es simplemente maravilloso, tener el privilegio de escuchar a estos grandes artistas! no puedo dejar de escuchar esta hermosa pieza con semejante interpretación.

[@EricGT86]

Una de las mejores canciones que he escuchado en mi vida!

[@hilmilakehal1732]

Nathan east...bob james...harvey mason...lee reightnour. Wow my lord what a sweet masterpeace ❤❤❤❤😊

[@jennk1454]

Speechless

[@larryc7777]

Fourplay & Chaka Khan it doesn't get any better than that...unless you throw in an amazing song like this one.

[@ColinCJ22]

just wonderful combination of top musicians and Chaka, the best

[@reiftediavlo9337]

"SINER❤BLISS"....Romance is good...Track is dope to save

[@compsecure77]

Who ever said you can't improve on perfection.